Mold Technician Lead

Company: Shaw Development, LLC
Location: Bonita Springs
Posted on: March 26, 2026

Job Description:

Job Title: Mold Technician Lead FLSA: Non-Exempt Reports To: Manufacturing Supervisor / Manufacturing Manager / Plant Director Job Category (EEO Description): Craft Workers Job Code (EEO Code): 6 Job Family: Special Trades Affirmative Action Job Group and Description: 6A Craft Workers: Senior / Mid SUMMARY: This is a leader of process not people. Embraces and executes the Company Core Values and actively supports the Company’s vision and goals. Responsibilities include - mold/press setup processing and troubleshooting, machine startup and shutdown. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: include the following. Other duties may be assigned. • Hang Mold in press (MFG-29) and properly set up appropriate auxiliary equipment as required (mold heaters, vacuum loaders, hydraulic components, water lines, discharge chutes, static eliminators, pneumatic components, mold fixtures, sprue pickers, etc.). • Setup molding process in accordance with established Mold & Process Setup Guidelines. • Develop process window for new molds using Scientific Molding methods (including but not limited to Rheology Curve, Dynamic Cavity Imbalance and Gate Seal Off) ensuring that the part is defect free and meets required specifications. Document the process in the Process Control Books. • Keep Process Books up to date (including but not limited to accurate setup/processing information, documented defect pictures, mold maintenance history and mold cycles). • Troubleshoot non-conformance issues and adjust process as necessary to ensure parts meet specifications. • Accurate and consistent recording of process adjustments made on Process Variations sheets. (Process Control Books). • After making process adjustments, resubmit parts for QC approval before continuing with production. • Submit samples to Quality for first pc inspection. • ERP Knowledge and on-going training. • Perform and record mold maintenance as required (MFG-27). • Perform simple mold configuration changes, insert changes and mold cleaning on molds you have been trained in performing these activities. • Perform machine start up and shutdown at beginning and end of shift (MFG-28). • Perform plant startup and shutdown at beginning and end of shift. • Schedule production to run as efficiently as possible with consideration given to FPO due dates, production demands, inventory levels, material type & color, mold size/configuration, tonnage requirements and lot size. (Avoid unnecessary mold changes whenever possible.) • Schedule boards are to be updated by (specific times) • Jobs are to be spread out fairly so that all operators take turns running all jobs. • Operators are to be rotated every 5 hours for moderate jobs and every 3 hours for physically demanding jobs. • Ensure that operators are properly trained and capable of running the jobs that they are assigned to. • Ensure that press areas are properly prepared and set up at beginning of production run. • FPO is released and available in press area and making sure that the correct revision is available. • All applicable fixtures, special tools, packaging and counting scales are available and ready for use and have been calibrated, if applicable • Prepare truck shipments. • Notify receiving of deliveries. • Verify quantity received. • Receiving grinding runners. • Clean grinders. • Keep runners ground up in a timely manner so they don’t accumulate. • Properly tag and store unused regrind material. • Take appropriate steps to prevent contamination of regrind material. • Pulling - raw materials, color concentrate, regrind. • Mixing - color and regrind in correct ratio. • Drying - keep dryers full as needed to support production. • Filling - keep hoppers full. • Lot ’s - Pull correct LOT ’s per Pick List (report any discrepancies). • Regrind – Use re-grind whenever appropriate. SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: This position has no supervisory responsibilities, however all team members are expected to self-supervise to ensure the Companies’ Continuous Improvement philosophy and Core Values are maintained. QUALITY RESPONSIBILITIES: In daily work, a team member is responsible to maintain or exceed the degree of excellence requested by the internal and external customers of this department. This includes following established policies, following ISO 9001 & 14001 policies, business practices, and work instructions, using problem solving techniques to solve root causes of problems, and viewing quality as customer satisfaction. Shaw Development expects all team members to take pride in their work, in our company and appearance. QUALIFICATIONS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. CORE COMPETENCIES: 1. Strategic Skills a. Functional and technical skills b. Problem solving c. Learning on the fly d. Decision quality 2. Operating Skills a. Time management b. Informing c. Managing and measuring work d. Total work systems 3. Energy and Drive a. Action oriented 4. Personal and Interpersonal Skills a. Approachability b. Understanding others (groups) c. Peer relationships d. Boss relationships e. Self-knowledge f. Self-development g. Ethics and values h. Integrity and trust EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE: One to two years related experience and/or training. CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS: None required. LANGUAGE SKILLS: Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to speak effectively with other employees. PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand and use hands to finger, handle, or feel. The employee frequently is required to talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to walk; reach with hands and arms; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 35 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and depth perception. WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts. The employee is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles and toxic or caustic chemicals. The noise level in the work environment is consistent and meets OSHA requirements. An Equal Opportunity Employer/Vet/Disability PI3a68158eea19-25448-40099431

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